1-Year Pulmonary Function and Health Status in Survivors of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome

Article ID	Journal	Published Year	Pages	File Type
9161733	Chest	2005	8 Pages	PDF

Abstract

One year after recovery from SARS, persistent pulmonary function impairment was found in about one third of patients. The health status of SARS survivors was also significantly worse compared with the healthy population. The main determinants of morbidity in recovered SARS patients need to be further defined.

Keywords

TLC SGRQ FiO2 DLCO ATS COV respiratory impairment Outcome assessment American Thoracic Society Pneumonia SARS severe acute respiratory syndrome diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide Total lung capacity lactate dehydrogenase LDH Follow-up studies St. George respiratory questionnaire Coronavirus Fraction of inspired oxygen